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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1923
Page
6
Haney pledges active leadership for the American Legion post in 1923. He seeks post member backing to improve club rooms, uplift the community, and broaden peaceful community service. He aims to dispel the idea of militarism and emphasizes peacetime betterment and member growth.
Mrs. Armstrong of Fort Worth will visit Vernon on April 9 and 10 to promote interest in nations under Moslem rule. A mass meeting at the Methodist church is planned for April 10 with invites to all citizens. Lions and Rotary clubs may host a joint meeting. Mrs. Armstrong works with no charge or outside aid. Mrs. Mattie J. Sebits, grand matron of the OES of Texas, arrived from Tigines and will stay with Mrs. Mont King at the Masonic ball tonight.
The Hinds community market, held every Saturday at the City Meat Market, reports strong success since its start three weeks ago. Farm product sales rise weekly as farmers expand the range of offerings each Saturday.
Thursday evening March 15 hosts Mrs and Sirs BL to Mc Cnarter Mr and Mrs Dan Samnet and Misses Bobo present. Prom plans for end of event. Friday April 1 hosts Mr and Mrs J J Glover Dr and Mrs W M Sehhintler Mrs C Warren. April 6 April 20 42 party hosts Mr and Mrs Beltz Mr and Ate TN Bicker Bite. Ft Williams Mrs Vi Parker. Bridge daneheen Friday afternoon hosts Misses Bewinh Lada Jennie Blackimian bayu 9 eRER Dosis. Roby Themes Mrs W R Moore and Mrs Emery Rhoads. Tuesday party two club hosted by Mrs Sneed. Open wir meetings rare their sit vent Monday night Spanish class chaperoned by Miss Boatright at Allingham park for a weinie roast. Mro and Mrs Shepherd and Miss Maurine Seveth present with many Delphians.
A local notice reports a Wednesday meeting at Mire’s home with Mrs Y T Babasin as chair. After refreshments, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a trip to attend the Rebekah Assembly in Pral where W Baeckre of Vernon becomes Grand Warden and Mrs George Baekne serves as grand chaplain. Delegates from Vernon include Verna Tacky Blake Lewis J P Kramer and others.
Twenty youths participate in daily post lunch setting up exercises directed by J N Ful cher prineinedt. Girls perform with music from a graphophone as Chris Meeks leads the turning. The school owns one graphophone and records explain the movements before the full sequence. Timing varies fast or slow with the routine.
A local notice reviews a grand production titled Were Queen set in a Balkan locale. The piece notes a special factory near Tee studios in Los Angeles to manufacture regal costumes and uniforms. Vernon residents reported a rush on wood and coal as a cold spell threatened supply, impacting area dealers.
Metalloch hosted a forty two gathering at her West Texas street home on Wednesday afternoon. About forty two guests were invited and played forty two at tables. A St Patrick motif appeared on score cards and the plate, with coffee served at the close.
Directors of the chamber of commerce met Tuesday afternoon for a brief session with little business discussed. They voted to recess until Friday when all pending matters will be considered.
A frigid North wind yesterday morning chilled the city as temperatures dropped rapidly. Reports describe many residents seeking shelter and warmth at wood yards and nearby heaters as the cold intensified through the afternoon.
Vernon music lovers may gain a treat as Phillip Gordon, renowned American pianist and former accompanist to Enrico Caruso, could headline a concert in April. He would appear with violinist Eleanor Whittemore, among the country’s best, per reports noting C D Smith of the city was present at discussions.
An engagement may be arranged as music lovers of the city receive one unit from OUP ZE DORE. The one year old son of Mr and Mrs Pierce died at the West Maiden street home of Mr and Mrs J L Waggoner after influenza complications. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Waggoner home with Rev Thomas E Milholland of the Church of Christ presiding. Burial was in East View Cemetery.
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